Richmond, VA – August 5, 2025 – Advantus Strategies, a premier consulting firm based in Richmond, specializing in government relations, business development, and natural resource matters, today announced the addition of a new team member and the promotion of two members of its team supporting its ongoing growth.
A Message from Advantus Strategies Founder and Chairman.

Robert G. Crockett
President and Managing DirectorRegulatory | Energy and Environment | Legislative | Economic Development | Local Government

Lauren Gilbert
Director of Government RelationsLegislative Strategist| Local Government | Transportation| Technology

R. Ronald Jordan
Managing DirectorManaging Partner | State Appropriations, Budget, and Tax Policy Specialist | Public Safety and Transportation Advisor

Daniel G. "Bud" Oakey
Founder and ChairmanInformation Technology | Business Development Consulting | Technology Strategic Planning | Aviation | Economic Development

Emily V. Webb
Senior Director of Government RelationsLegislative Strategist | Education and Workforce Market Specialist | Budget Analyst & Advisor | Strategic Communications

Craig C. Whitham
Executive Vice President-Managing DirectorGovernment Procurement | Information Technology | Technology Consulting | Public Sector Sales Consulting

John Paul "JP" Woodley
Principal Environmental and Energy Practice GroupRegulatory | Energy and Environment | Water Resources Development | Mitigation Banking
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